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The Mind of a Chef

Restrictions

Season 4 Episode 14

Diners these days can be pickier than ever, and they seem to have no problem telling a chef how to do his or her job. Allergies, self-diagnosed sensitivities and customer “dislikes” have become the bane of several chefs’ existence.

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Best Of: Fried
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Revisit some of the best fried dishes in the Mind of a Chef archives.
Best Of: Legends
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Spend some time cooking with the greatest culinary minds in the world.
The Mind of a Chef Season 5
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Meet one of the most influential members of the food scene in LA, Chef Ludo Lefebvre.
Best Of: Eggs
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Fall in love again with the best egg dishes from the Mind of a Chef archives.
25 Bites
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A perfect tasting menu relies on balance, and on not fatiguing a customer’s palate.
New Orleans
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In high school, David Kinch’s eyes were opened by the glamorous Commander's Palace.
Balance
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For David Kinch, balance in life is as important as balance in a dish.
Strawberry
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David Kinch focuses his attention to the strawberry, at the height of its season.
Ocean
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Nothing is more calming or inspiring than the sea, which is a muse for David Kinch.
Legacy
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Food is evolution, and wise chefs never forget from whence they came.
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Watch David Kinch in the second half of Season 4 of THE MIND OF A CHEF.
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Gabrielle looks long and hard at how she has evolved as a chef, writer and restauranteur.
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